Why the Korean-Venezuelan Brothers Make Chocolate
Meet the creators of P.chokko, a chocolate shop in Seoul. They want to change Korean chocolate and send a message about their home, Venezuela.
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The Artist Painting Seoul’s Streets
Meet the street artist painting her impressions of Seoul -- on Seoul. She illustrates the walls and buildings of the city, filling them with vibrant colors and characters.
What’s in an Olympics Medal?
What can show a fundamentally Korean DNA while resonating with a global audience? Industrial designer Lee Suk-woo designed the medals for the Pyeongchang Olympics, which starts next week. Korea Exposé spoke to him about his thought process.
Kimchi Premium and S. Korea’s Cryptocurrency Mess
On Jan. 30, the government regulations regarding the cryptocurrency market in South Korea went into effect. What is the 'kimchi premium'? Check out the video above.
Let’s Talk About Depression Differently
In a country plagued with high suicide rates, there is still surprisingly a lack of informed awareness about depression. Pervasive stigma surrounds depression and therapy. This aggravates the suicide problem, and silences the voices of those who need to be heard.
Funerary Portraits for Those Who Can’t Afford Them
Around half of the elderly population in S. Korea live below the poverty line. A photographer took free funerary portraits for those who can't afford them.
Why the Korean Age System is Crazy
"My birthday is on Dec. 31. I was one, as soon as I was born. The next day was Jan. 1...after two days of birth I became two years old." Why?!
Barber From Another Era
Welcome to Seongwoo Barbershop, one of South Korea's oldest barbershops and a fascinating glimpse into a forgotten era within a rapidly changing country.
The Palace’s Painful Past
When you think of 'traditional Korean palace,' you won't think of this white building. The Grand Conservatory has a complex past, now open to the public.
Female Bus Drivers in Seoul
There are some 20,000 bus drivers in Seoul. Only two percent of them are women. Watch our interview with two drivers who love steering the bus.
“Black Protests” Call End to Outdated Abortion Law
These "black protesters" want to put an end to South Korea's outdated abortion law. They have been marching since October 2016. Find out why.
Faster Than Men
Moon Hye-min is one of S. Korea's 34 professional female car racers. She wants to break the stereotypes that it's a "man's sport," and she wants to win.